2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 119

Driving Only shift the automatic transmission to the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary. Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. You could otherwise damage the drive train. longer be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is then locked. To unlock, remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. The steering is locked when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Remove the SmartKey when the engine is switched off. The starter battery could otherwise be discharged. If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock, the starter battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Check the starter battery and charge if necessary (Y page 236). or X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 238). 117 ! Avoid high engine speeds when the engine is cold. The engine's service life could otherwise be significantly shortened. Do not use the engine's full performance until it has reached operating temperature. SmartKey positions Starting the engine Important safety notes G Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open at all times. g To remove the SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers, such as the windshield wipers 2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position 3 To start the engine i You can only remove the SmartKey if: SmartKey is in position 0 in the ignition lock. Rthe automatic transmission selector lever is in P. Rthe ! Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. Starting procedure X As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after the engine is started or if it lights up while the vehicle is in motion, see (Y page 183). If the SmartKey is in position 0 in the ignition lock for an extended period of time, it can no Shift the automatic transmission to position P. The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P. Z Driving and parking